NFL fantasy news

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant (elbow) will undergo a procedure for an elbow infection that will cause him to miss the Hall of Fame Game Sunday, Aug. 9, against the Minnesota Vikings. He is expected to be sidelined for seven to 10 days because of an infection caused by an ingrown hair.

Tip: Fortunately, this does not appear to be a serious injury for Bryant. His role in the Pittsburgh offense should grow this season and he's worth taking a gamble on as a WR3.

Tip: Hill appears to be on his way out following a citation for drug paraphernalia. Browning is unlikely to begin the season with any fantasy value, although he could emerge from the weak receiving corps in Carolina later in the season.

Tip: Brown is yet another member of the Ravens' banged up receiving corps. With the Ravens most prominent position battles coming at the position, whichever player can get healthy first may have the upper hand.

Baltimore Ravens WR Breshad Perriman (knee) may take more time than the team initially hoped he’d need to recover from a bruised knee. The injury is still not regarded as long-term at this point.

Tip: Perriman will almost certainly be a focal point of the Ravens' passing game out of necessity, but he'll need to get back on the practice field soon in order to form chemistry with Joe Flacco and the rest of the offense.

Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed is ready to shed the narrative that he is injury prone. Reed has missed a total of 12 games over his first two seasons in the NFL. ‘Right now I’m staying positive and I feel like the injuries are in my past and I’m moving on,’ Reed said. ‘I just need to focus on maintenance of my body. I won’t let nagging injuries catch up to me. I’ve made some changes, and I’ll be ready,’ said Reed.

Tip: Reed has averaged 10.1 yards per reception on 95 career catches. His upside is undeniable, but his injury concerns will drop his fantasy value considerably. Owners willing to take a flier late in drafts have plenty to gain from Reed.